May Closing Information 2025

The following memos were sent out by Residence Life on Thursday, April 17, 2025, to all undergraduates who reside on-campus, about May closings. Please refer to the memo that corresponds with your style of residence.

Dorm Memo

Dear Resident Student:

Residence Life would like to remind you of the following important dates and information regarding your residence hall closing.

End of Semester and Closing Information

If you are a non-degree candidate (non-graduating student), you must move-out of your residence by 12 noon, Saturday, May 10.

If you are a degree candidate (graduating student), you must move out of your residence by 10 a.m., Monday, May 19.
24-hour quiet hours begin at 5 p.m. in all residences Thursday, May 1 and remain until Friday, May 9 at 5 p.m.
No overnight guests are allowed from Thursday, May 1 – Friday, May 9.
Overnight guests are allowed, and the regular academic year guest-policy applies, for students approved to remain in residence from Saturday, May 10 – Monday, May 19.

Students who arrange with BU Housing for on-campus summer housing are welcome to remain in residence until 10 a.m. on summer transition day Monday, May 19.

If you are not a degree candidate, or a student who is arranging for on-campus summer housing, and you need to remain in housing past 12 noon, Saturday, May 10 due to a serious, extenuating circumstance, then you have an opportunity to apply for a move-out extension with your Residence Life office. Please visit your local Residence Life office to inquire about this application process. Please note, applications will be reviewed but extensions are not guaranteed to be approved. Extensions will be approved on a limited basis.

Beginning at 8 a.m., Saturday May 10, Residence Life staff will be entering rooms to verify that non-degree candidates who are not approved to stay, are vacating their residence by the deadline of 12 noon.

Beginning at 8 a.m., Monday, May 19, Residence Life staff will be entering rooms to verify degree candidates and anyone who was approved to stay are vacating their residence by the deadline of 10 a.m. Students transitioning to summer residences will also need to move out of their spring residence by 10 a.m.

Please take the following steps to ensure a successful move-out:

- Throw out all trash and recycle your recyclables.
- Close all windows and lock all doors.
- Pack and remove ALL items. The space should be empty.
- Report any damages to your Residence Life office.
- Return your key/s to your Residence Life office. After business hours please use the key drop box and QR code outside of your Residence Life office.

Mail and Packages: Mailrooms will operate regular hours through Thursday, May 1. Beginning Friday, May 2, mailrooms will be on a Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. schedule. Before leaving campus, students are encouraged to visit their mailroom and collect any packages being held or first-class mail remaining in their mailbox. Beginning Monday, May 19, items left in the mailroom will be forwarded or returned to sender.

If you’re moving off campus from a dormitory-style residence, always remember to update your home address in the MyBU Student Portal, so that your USPS mail can be forwarded. If you are moving from an apartment-style residence (other than 10 Buick Street and 33 Harry Agganis Way), you must complete a change-of-address form online at www.usps.com. For more information about mail click here.

Dining Services: Please refer to the Dining Services website for updated information on end of the academic year dining service hours and summer dining. If you have removed any BU Dining ware, cups, or utensils, please return them to the dining hall, no questions asked.

Shuttle: Please note the following Service changes:

1BU Line (CRC-BUMC)

Summer schedule begins Monday, May 5 (two buses providing approximate 30-minute service 6:30 a.m. – Midnight).

Comm Ave Loop Line

Service ends Friday, May 2.

Fenway Line

Regular schedule through Saturday, May 10.
Special Reduced Service Schedule (1 bus with approximate 30-minute service) 7 a.m. – 7p.m. Sunday, May 11 through Sunday, May 18.
Service ends Monday, May 19 (7 a.m. – Noon).

Hyatt

Regular schedule through Sunday, May 4.
Reduced Service Schedule (1 bus with approximate 20-minute service) 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9.
Service ends Saturday, May 10 (7 a.m. – 1 p.m.).

Night

Service ends Friday, May 9.

Parking: Please download and print your temporary Move-Out Parking Permit and display it on the dashboard of your vehicle when parked in approved BU parking locations. Some of the approved parking lots may have a lowered parking gate. The QR code found on your permit can be scanned at entrance and exit kiosks to raise gates during your move-out period. You may also use your phone to capture the QR code for use when scanning to raise these gates, however, your permit must still be printed and displayed on the dashboard of your vehicle.

Bikes: Reminder: do not leave bicycles or scooters in BU bike rooms over the summer. Unauthorized bikes left in bike rooms will be impounded.

Bike Room Closings:

- Howard Thurman Bike Room: Wednesday, April 30
- Harry Agganis Way Bike Cage, Rich Hall Racks, Nickerson Field Racks: Saturday, May 10
- All remaining Bike Facilities: Saturday, May 31

Any bikes or scooters left in these spaces after the above dates will have their locks cut and they will be impounded. Summer bike room use is only for those living or working on campus over the summer (email bikes@bu.edu for details).

For those who wish to leave their bike or scooter at BU over the summer, the BU Cycle Kitchen offers a Storage and Surrender Service (“BUCK SaSS”).

- Bring your bike or scooter to Booth Theater Plaza (820 Comm Ave) on one of the following dates:
- Friday, May 2, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday, May 3, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friday, May 9, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday, May 10, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- Pay $50 via credit card

Pick your bike/scooter up September 5, 6, 12, 13 and receive $25 back

If you’re not returning to campus, surrender your bike at the same days and times and the BUCK will make sure it gets put to good use. Visit the BUCK SaSS page for more details.

UPS Storage: Storage is available for students for those needing to store or ship their items for the summer. Please visit the UPS website for details. Any questions can be addressed to support@packstoreship.com. Students who utilize UPS Storage will be provided with boxes as a part of the cost of using the storage program.

Boxes: The university will not be providing boxes for students during move-out. Please look into the UPS Storage program if you need assistance in storing or shipping items.

Goodwill Not Landfill: Every year, Boston University runs the Goodwill, Not Landfill (GWNL) donation and recycling program to divert waste from landfills and incinerators while supporting our local community. Participating in Goodwill, Not Landfill, helps to reduce your environmental impact by extending the lifespan of household items. Last year, the BU community was able to donate and recycle over 225,000 pounds of materials as part of GWNL.

This year’s program is running from Saturday, April 26, through the conclusion of move-out.

ALL major residence halls will have a series of bins for you to donate items. Check out the BU Sustainability website to find the closest location to you. Along with household items, BU collects non-perishable food items that go to the BU Food Pantry.

Below is the list of acceptable items for the Goodwill, Not Landfill program. If you have further questions, please visit the Goodwill, Not Landfill page or reach out to sustainability@bu.edu.

Goodwill Donations:	Clothes, shoes, accessories, jewelry, handbags, backpacks, luggage, artwork, mirrors, curtains, collectibles, small furnishings, storage containers, lamps, speakers, laptops, monitors, cords & cables, printers/scanners, housewares, small working appliances
Textile Donation & Recycling:	Pillows, bedding, sheets, dirty, stained or ripped clothing or textiles.
BU Food Pantry Donations:	UNOPENED, non-perishable foods (cans, chips, snacks, beans, etc.), Individually packaged snacks. Absolutely no OPEN or EXPIRED food!
Mattresses & Toppers:	Foam mattress toppers, fabric mattress toppers, mattresses, box springs. REMOVE sheets before dropping them off.

On South Campus/Bay State Rd, there will be outdoor donation stations at six locations on seven separate days. The donation dates are:

Wednesday, May 7, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 8, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, May 9, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 10, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, from 2:00pm – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 18, from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday, May 19, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

During these windows you can donate at:

172 Bay State Rd (Rear) – Behind the building next to the dumpster
199 Bay State Rd (Front) – In the street in front of the building where our cardboard corral typically is
29 Buswell (Rear)
504 Park (Street) – In the street near the corner of Buswell and Park
509 Park (Rear) – Behind the building in the parking spots
2 Buswell (Street) – In the street near the corner of Buswell and Arundel

Summer Information
Spring residents remaining on campus for Summer Session 1 will transition to their summer assignment on Monday, May 19, as assigned by BU Housing. All students must vacate their academic year assignments by 10 a.m. on Monday, May 19, to allow BU Facilities to clean and prepare rooms for new students moving in later that afternoon.

Summer residents should plan ahead and be ready to complete their check-out by 10 a.m. at their spring Residence Life office. Temporary luggage storage will be available on campus on Monday, May 19, to store belongings during the transition period between check-out and check-in.

Check-in for summer assignments will take place between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Students may be permitted to move in earlier as rooms become available, but some rooms may not be ready until 8 p.m. QR codes with real-time room status updates will be available at all check-in locations.

This would require the previous room occupant to move out promptly before 10 a.m. The earlier students move out, the earlier students can move in.

Additionally, as we approach the study and exam periods, please keep the following points in mind related to safety and security in the residences:

- Keep the door to your room/suite/apartment locked and lock your bedroom door when you are asleep.
- Lock your door whenever you leave your room/suite/apartment, even for a brief period. Communicate with your roommate/s about also locking the door when they leave.
- Always take your key and BUID with you when you leave your room/suite/apartment.
- In large halls, you should not sign in a visitor who is not known to you. Remember, you are responsible for the conduct of anyone you bring into your residence. In the small halls, do not let anyone enter your building behind you, as you are responsible for the conduct of anyone you bring into your residence.
- Call BUPD if you see someone trying to gain unauthorized access to your building.
- Do not prop doors open, including vestibule doors and rear doors in the small halls.
- If you experience package or mail theft, or any other crime, please contact BUPD as soon as possible.

If you have questions regarding end of semester closing, please contact your Residence Life office.

We wish you the best of luck with the remainder of your semester.

Sincerely,
Residence Life

Hyatt Memo